Sooty mold is a fungal disease that grows on plants and other surfaces covered by honeydew and other sticky substances created by insects on a plant. Even though it grows on plants or trees, it does not actually infect them. Although they’re not infected, it can potentially lead to damage due to in extreme cases… [Read More]
Maple Eyespot Gall
Maple eyespot galls are bright red and yellow spots that appear on the top of the leaf. Even though it does look dangerous for the tree, it rarely affects any growth or causes any damage to the tree. It is very common to see this starting in the early part of May. To make sure… [Read More]
Mulch
Even Though we don’t provide a mulching service, we have noticed how many homeowners and landscapers have caused more damage than good to trees that they have mulched. Volcano mulching is a common thing that a lot of people practice. Correctly spreading out the mulch and making sure it is not piled on the tree… [Read More]
Hurricane Season is on the way
Get on schedule so you don’t become a part of the statistics! With saturated ground and high winds, your dead or uprooted trees have a higher possibility of making these nightmares become your reality. Get on schedule so you don’t become a part of the statistics! During severe windstorms, the full canopies on deciduous trees… [Read More]
Stump Removal and Stump Grinding
Stump grinding is a more cost efficient way to take care of a stump, whenstump grinding you will be able to plant another tree but it will be neededto go ground 24 inches, but this is not a common thing. The reasoning forthis is because with stump grinding you do not fully remove the tree’s… [Read More]
Soil Conservation
Good Evening, I am Billy Kelley, owner of Tree Times Tree Service and Stump Grinding. I would like to thank all you for joining us and taking the extra time to learn more about Soil Preparation and Conversion. We have passed out a guide to follow along with should you like to take notes or… [Read More]
Does My Tree Sleep in the Winter?
When we think about our trees, many of us understand the coming of winter to mean a kind of shutdown, hibernation or even “temporary death” symbolized by leaf fall, barrenness to the eye, and cessation of function (dormancy). Y et dormancy in this sense is an unfair and misleading overstatement. Indeed, what many consider as… [Read More]
Tree Pruning Tips
When to Prune This depends to a large extent on why you prune. Light pruning and the removal of dead wood can be done anytime. No more than 20 % of pruning reduction in one growth season. Otherwise, here are some guidelines, but recognizing that individual species may differ is important to remember. Winter Pruning… [Read More]
Misconception # 1
All Insurance is created equal. Fact: Insurance in the tree industry is very expensive, especially workers’ compensation. Companies often do not carry proper insurance to protect you from liability, and some will stretch the truth to convince you everything is covered when they are under insured and many are unaware of what coverage is needed…. [Read More]
Misconception #2
It’s all about price. Some prices are simply too good to be true. Customers should be cautious of companies that get business based on always having the cheapest price. More often than not, they are not paying insurance premiums or properly training employees. This means they are more likely to have accidents and less likely… [Read More]
Misconception #3
I should wait as long as possible before having my trees pruned or fertilized. The longer you wait to have your trees professionally cared for, the more structurally unsound they can become. Trees in urban areas form bad habits that must be corrected as they grow to prevent them from becoming weak or hazardous. Urban… [Read More]
Misconception #4
Trees do fine in the forest. Shouldn’t they do just as well in my yard if I leave them alone? Unfortunately, your yard is not a forest. Important differences are… Trees in the forest regularly discard dying and decayed limbs. No one is usually there, so no one is harmed. You do not want this… [Read More]
